Health Care Facilities and Delivery Systems

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts, terms, and definitions related to health care facilities and delivery systems.

Functions of Health Care Delivery Systems

Provide care for ill and injured people, prevent disease, and promote individual and community health.

Hospitals

Facilities that treat a wide range of conditions and provide diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care services.

Specialty Hospitals

Hospitals that care for certain ages or conditions, such as pediatric, burns, or oncology.

Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC)

Facilities providing care for the elderly and those with physical, mental disabilities, or chronic illnesses.

Assisted Living Facilities

Provide services like meals, housekeeping, and basic medical care, usually associated with nursing homes.

Hospice Care

Care for terminally ill patients, providing support and comfort without curing, allowing for dignity in dying.

Government Agencies

Organizations at international, national, state, and local levels that are often tax-supported and address public health issues.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Agency that establishes safety standards to protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses.

Medicare

Federal program funded by Social Security for people over 65 or with disabilities to cover health care needs.

Medicaid

State-run program that assists low-income individuals and families with medical and health care costs.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Legislation signed in 2010 requiring all individuals to have health insurance and allowing extended coverage for children under 26.

Physical Therapy

A type of care provided often in rehabilitation facilities, aimed at helping patients improve physical function.

Emergency Care Clinics

Clinics that provide first aid or emergency care to ill or injured patients.